Head of Business Risk - Global Banking ( Senior Appointment )

Head of Business Risk Management - Global Banking

Senior Appointment ( pls reach out to Susan Nix for full job and company details )

Sitting in the first line of defence you will be at the forefront of proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating non-financial risks across a leading Global Bank.

You'll lead the delivery of key operational risk programs and control initiatives, working across complex product areas including Capital Markets Corporate Banking, Treasury and Global Wholesale Operations. Operating in a highly regulated environment, you'll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and control functions, driving a strong risk.

Core Duties

• Lead Operational Risk Programs: Deliver a suite of risk assessments including RCSAs, operational risk event investigations, scenario analysis, and control evaluations. Drive governance and reporting to ensure risks are managed within appetite.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively partner with business leaders, control functions, and subject matter experts to assess threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies. Provide insights that shape decision-making and strengthen controls.
• Supervision & Oversight: Implement first line supervision frameworks including trader/sales authorizations and support regulatory engagement.
• New Business & Change Management: Support the Director in managing new initiatives, coordinating risk assessments, and ensuring operational readiness
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with global BRM teams to align and execute risk mandates. Engage with regional offices and centralized oversight teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness

Experience Required

• A can-do attitude with a focus on delivery/execution whilst being a considerate team player.
• Relevant business risk experience along with operating in a complex, global bank.
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Vigorous leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead diverse tasks.
• Solid knowledge of securities/banking rules, regulations, by-laws, policies, and procedures.

All interested candidates should send CVs